Cape Fear Christian Academy is 0-3 against Halifax Academy since March of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles will welcome the Halifax Academy Vikings at 5:00 p.m. Cape Fear Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Cape Fear Christian Academy's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Fayetteville Christian with a sharp 18-0 win. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Taylor Smith made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Cape Fear Christian Academy is 3-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Tyson Stephens
| 03/18/25 vs Fayetteville Christian | 3 |
| 02/28/25 @ Community Christian | 3 |
| 03/11/25 @ Lawrence Academy | 2 |
| 03/08/25 vs Freedom Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/06/25 @ Wilson Christian Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyson Stephens, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Cape Fear Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Conner Parrish, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Cape Fear Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Halifax Academy's offense. They lost 14-0 to Faith Christian on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Vikings in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost five in a row.
Cape Fear Christian Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Halifax Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cape Fear Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Halifax Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Cape Fear Christian Academy came up short against Halifax Academy when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 6-3. Can Cape Fear Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
